Understanding the difference between polysemy and homonymy

  • Lecturer, PhD student, Navoi State University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss5-pp334-338

Keywords

polysemy , homonymy , semantic analysis , related meanings , unrelated in meaning

Abstract

Language is rich, dynamic, and often complex. Among its many intricacies are the phenomena of polysemy and homonymy, two linguistic concepts that deal with words having multiple meanings. While they might seem similar at first glance, they differ significantly in their origins and usage. This article explores these differences and provides examples to clarify their distinct roles in language.

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Cruse, D. A. (1986). Lexical Semantics. Cambridge University Press.

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Pustejovsky, J. (1995). The Generative Lexicon. MIT Press.

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Understanding the difference between polysemy and homonymy

How to Cite

Kholmakhmadova, N. 2024. Understanding the difference between polysemy and homonymy. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 2, 5/S (Nov. 2024), 334–338. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss5-pp334-338.

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 5/S : special issue «Foreign Linguistics and Linguodidactics»

Section

Linguodidactics